January 03 / 13.45 Lingfield (AW)

13.45

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  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 07436- CD

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Useful in his prime (dual C&D winner); missed most of 2023 and regressed for Michael Attwater last year but starts off for Rod Millman on a very tempting mark and may have been revitalised by the switch to a new regime; cheekpieces removed after one use.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Stays 1m but all eight of his wins have come over 7f, the latest at Kempton 18 days ago; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims again.

11/2

1st

7

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Well held after a slow start here (1m) 12 days ago but that was after two solid placed efforts at Lingfield (7f/1m); losing run is now up to 15 but he's on a dangerous mark and could get involved if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 44423- BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 4yo who has raced mainly over 6f but was placed twice over 7f when cheekpieces were added last month; recent 2lb nudge doesn't help but he probably won't be far away.
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7th

12

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here.

7/1

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Charlie Mason

8st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All five wins have been this trip but he had a near-miss over 5f at Wolverhampton in March; only 1lb higher today but he was a disappointing favourite back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) last time; has a bit to prove again after that and this is a step back up in grade.

7/1

7th

7

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins in 2025, the latest at this track (6f, good) in September when 3lb lower; several good runs in defeat since and he is a leading contender with this likely to be run to suit.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 64340-

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Remained in good form for a good while after last summer's 6f turf win and could plausibly still have untapped potential over 7f but ended last season with a disappointing run and others in this field appeal more.
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5th

6

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Lahina Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Most wins have come in the second half of the year and always after a recent outing; returns from four months off and she might need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Lahina Bay

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Six-time turf winner who is 1-15 on AW, but that win was over C&D in November and she was placed here (6f) three weeks ago; has wide draw this time but she's tactically versatile and could go well again on this drop back in grade.

14/1

1st

9

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Lahina Bay

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has a patchy record but she won at Windsor (6f, good) in July and was a close third over C&D (heavy) ten days ago; 1lb lower than for that last run and has claims if she can back that up.

6/1

5/4

Form: 11111- C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Very progressive 4yo who ended 2024 with five consecutive 6f wins; not sure to benefit from today's return to 7f but got the job done fairly comfortably at Wolverhampton a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under his penalty here; commands respect in current mood.
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4th

3

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Dunlop

All eight wins come over this trip, including three over C&D, but never off a mark quite this high; nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh but the booking of Oisin Murphy is an obvious plus after three months off.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Eight-time winner at the trip, including here; out of form the last twice but the belated return of blinkers (in which he's 9143) could be a positive.

10/1

8th

7

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

All eight wins have been achieved over 6f but he has twice run well over this C&D; not at his best behind two of these rivals at Southwell ten days ago though.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00424- D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Managed only fourth when favourite at Southwell last time but was denied a clear run before finishing well to go close at Chelmsford (7f) two starts ago and remains on a good mark.
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1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Rapscallion

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

10/1

Form: 07007-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to 6f turf win for Jack Channon in September 2023 and was safely held on all three starts for John Butler in the autumn (7f-1m); lurks on a dangerous mark though and needs a check in the betting.
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7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

6th

7

(8)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: John Butler

Yet to add to 6f turf win for Jack Channon in September 2023 and was safely held on all three starts for John Butler in the autumn (7f-1m); lurks on a dangerous mark though and needs a check in the betting.

20/1

25/1

Form: 60940-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hinted at possible return to form when 40-1 fourth over C&D last month but was back in the doldrums at Kempton a fortnight later and now has it all to prove again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(4)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Crows Nest

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: George Baker

Hinted at possible return to form when 40-1 fourth over C&D last month but was back in the doldrums at Kempton a fortnight later and now has it all to prove again.

25/1

7th

6

(4)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Crows Nest

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: George Baker

Hinted at possible return to form when 40-1 fourth over C&D last month but was back in the doldrums at Kempton a fortnight later and now has it all to prove again.

25/1

11th

2

(7)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Crows Nest

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: George Baker

Comfortably his best run since wind surgery when fourth of 12 over 7f at Lingfield a fortnight ago; has handicapping scope if he can build on that.

10/1

20/1

Form: 33/30-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo; kept on for very respectable third of six on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) a year ago and can be excused his defeat on heavy turf in May but has fitness to prove after eight-month absence; others have more pressing claims.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juan Solo

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Sylvester Kirk

Finished third in three consecutive starts on the AW last winter including two here (7f), but tailed off in just two outings since; look elsewhere.

33/1

7th

6

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juan Solo

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Sylvester Kirk

Finished third in three consecutive starts on the AW last winter including two here (7f), but tailed off in just two outings since; look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Juan Solo

9st 5lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

Low-mileage 4yo; kept on for very respectable third of six on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) a year ago and can be excused his defeat on heavy turf in May but has fitness to prove after eight-month absence; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £8.76
Tricast £134.60
Trifecta £108.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Sky

POSTDATA:

Charlie Mason

RP RATINGS:

Lord Rapscallion

Telegraph:

Charlie Mason

The Guardian:

Charlie Mason

The Sun:

Charlie Mason

NEWMARKET:

Havana Sky

The Times:

Havana Sky

Daily Mail:

Havana Sky

D Express:

Havana Sky

Daily Mirror:

Havana Sky

The Star:

Havana Sky

Daily Record:

Havana Sky